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Report regarding a public hearing and resolution confirming and approving the nuisance abatement cost report and authorizing imposition of a special assessment on the property at 146 Gardiner Avenue, South San Francisco, APN 012-094-160 for collection of abatement costs and outstanding penalties amounting to $46,859.16. (Nell Selander, Economic & Community Development Director, and Dave Bockhaus, Deputy Public Works Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution confirming and approving the nuisance abatement cost report and authorizing imposition of a special assessment on the property at 146 Gardiner Avenue, South San Francisco, APN 012-094-160 for collection of abatement costs and outstanding penalties amounting to $46,859.16.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City became aware of potential code compliance issues at 146 Gardiner Avenue in South San Francisco (Property) when the City was informed that the landlord of the Property told the tenants that the City "red tagged" the property. A red tag is issued when a property is deemed unsafe and uninhabitable, and access to the property is prohibited. The City had not issued a red tag for the Property, but with permission from tenants at the Property conducted an inspection on July 19, 2023.
At that initial inspection, City Code Enforcement staff observed:
1. Unpermitted installation of a 100-gallon water heater;
2. Unpermitted installation of a water recirculating device/boiler;
3. Unpermitted replacement of electrical service disconnects;
4. Unpermitted installation of lighting;
5. Unpermitted remodeling of a unit(s);
6. Defective or missing smoke detectors;
7. Defective exiting lighting;
8. Defective bathroom showers;
9. Garbage dumpsters overflowing; and
10. Urine smell and visual feces in the main lobby of building.
In response to these observed code violations, on October 17, 2023, the City issued the Property o...
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